Sheet paper holder for typewriters



Aug. 2, 1938. 2 J. w, HARRIS SHEET PAPER HOLDER FOR TYPEWRITERS Filed 001;- 25, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet l Aug. 2, 1938. w HARR|$ 2,125,290

SHEET PAPER HOLDER FOR TYPEWRITERS Filed Oct. 25, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Au 2, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 4 Claims.

This invention relates to typewriter attachments, and consists of a paper and pencil holder to be locatedadjacent a typewriter, preferably detachably secured to the rear of the body of the typewriter. The holder is adapted to hold a supply of paper at a place where it will be easily accessible, and where it will not interfere with the routine work of a typist.

An object of the invention is to provide a cheap, convenient, and practicable paper and pencil holder, that may be located adjacent a typewriter, and in which may be placed a convenient supply of paper of one or more sizes, suflicient'for a day's use.

A further object is to provide means whereby such a paper holder may be readily detachably secured adjacent a typewriter, preferably to the typewriter, and that will not interfere with the closing of a typists desk.

Other objects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the specification.

During the routine work of a typist, a supply of paper is generally placed upon the desk where it is frequently in the way of other matter; or

sheets of paper as needed are taken from the typists desk, which is inconvenient because of the necessity of opening the desk drawer every time a sheet of paper is needed. The collection of a day's supply of paper in a holder such as described herein avoids this inconvenience. The location of the pencil and eraser holders on the device renders these articles accessible, whereas in practice such articles are frequently beneath an accumulation of papers on the desk.

In the accompanying drawings-- 7 Figures 1 to 4 inclusive are diagrammatic views of different types of holders adjacent or attached to the frames of typewriters; and,

Figures 5 to 13 inclusive are diagrammatic views of different types of holders.

In Figures 1 to 4 inclusive are shown diagrammatic views of typewriters, many types of which are provided with rubber feet 2 attached to the frame by suitable screws 3|, Fig. 3. In Fig. 1, surrounding each rear foot 2 is a clamp 3, of the general type shown in Fig. 5 at 52. The clamps 3 (Fig. l) are at the ends'of brackets 4 which latter support aU-shaped metal holder 5, the brackets 4 being riveted, soldered, welded, or otherwise secured to the holder 5. Sheets of paper 6 are shown in the holder, and to the front side is secured a suitable pencil holder 1 supporting a pencil 8. I

In Figure 2, the rear of the typewriterframe I is shown broken, showing a section 20; surrounding the lower edge of section 20 is a clamp 2| which is secured by the screw 22. The clamp 2| is attached to the bracket 23, the upright arm of which passes through a channel 24 stamped up 5 from the metal of the holder 25, for example like the channel I00 in Fig. 10,

In Figures 3 and 3a, the bracket 30 is a slotted member resembling that shown in Fig. 8 at 82, and is attached to the frame I by removing the rear rubber feet 2 and passing the screws 3| (shown in dotted lines) through the slots 82 (Fig. 8). The upright ends 32, 33, of the brackets are inserted in channels 34, 35, on the paper holder 36; (the channels 34 and 35 resemble those shown at I00 in Fig. 10, and are preferably stamped up from the metal of the holder). To one side of-the holder 38 is attached an eraser support 31 containing an eraser 38; within the support 31 is a spring 39 (Fig. 3a) which serves to clamp the eraser. An eraser holder is also shown in Fig. 11. Sheets of paper 6 are shown in the paper holder 36.

In Figure 4, the brackets 40 are provided with cups 4|, similar to those shown at H in Fig. '7, which fit under the rear feet of the typewriter. The brackets 40 are shown as riveted at 42 to the metal of the holder 43, or the brackets may be secured in any other manner.

In-Figure 5 a double compartment holder 50 is shown to receive different sizes or kinds of paper; as many compartments may be provided as desired. The brackets 5| may be secured to the holder in any manner, or may be stamped from the metal as shown, for example, in Fig. 8. 5 Clamps 52 are provided to engage the feet of the typewriter, as shown in Fig. 1.

In Figure 6 a section of metal is stamped from the holder 8|, and to its extremity is attached a clamp 62 by which the holder is se- 40 cured to the frame of the typewriter,-as shown in Fig. 2. A hole 63 is punched through the other side of the holder 6| to provide access for a screw driver to'turn the screw 64.

In Figure 7, the brackets 10 are provided with 45 cups H which fit under the feet of thetypewrlter, as shown in Fig. 4. The brackets I0 may be secured to the holder 12 in any manner, for example, by riveting, soldering, Spot welding, etc., or the brackets may be stamped from the metal of the holder, as shownfor example, at in Fig. 8.

In Figure 8, the brackets 80 are shown as stamped from the metal of the holder 8|, and are provided with slots 82 which are attached to the typewriter frame as shown in Fig. 3, by removing the rear rubber feet 2 and inserting screws 3| through the slots 82.

In Figure 9, supporting members 90 are stamped from the metal of the holder 9|; screw holes 92 are provided by which the holder may be fastened to a movable slide in a typewriter desk,-a.nd to which slide the typewriter is secured.

In Figure 10, channels I00 are stamped from the metal of the holder WI, and through which channels are inserted the upright arms of the brackets I02. Any type of clamp may be secured to the brackets, screw clamps I03 are illustrated, and are connected tothe rubber feet 2 of a typewriter, as shown in Fig. 1.

In Figure 11, brackets 0 maybe secured to the holder III, as by riveting, soldering, spot welding, etc. The brackets are provided with any suitable type of spring clamps, for example: such as are shown at 2, which are to engage the rear rubber feet of a typewriter in a manner similar to the clamps 3 in Fig. 1. A pencil holder H3, and pencil H4, also an eraser holder II5 containing an eraser I I6, are also shown attached to the holder III.

In Figure 12, a channel I20 is stamped from the metal of the holder I2I; a bracket I22 is provided with an opening I23 for the insertion of a screw driver to engage the screw I24 in the clamp I25. To attach the device, the bracket I22 is separated from the holder I2I, the clamp I25,i's secured to the typewriter frame as shown in Fig. 2, by inserting a screw driver through the opening I23 and turning the screw I24; after the clamp is secured, the upright portion of bracket I22 is inserted in the channel I20 as shown in Fig. 2.

In Figure 13, to a side of the holder I30 are attached brackets I3I by riveting or otherwise; the brackets are provided with screw holes I32 by which the holder is secured to a typewriter desk slide, at the rear of the typewriter. This construction is a modification of the structure shown in Fig. 9. v

A paper holder of a type described and illustrated herein has been in regular use in a business oflice for a considerable period, and has been found to be a decided convenience in the daily work of a typist. Both first and second sheets of paper, and envelopes, and also pencils and an eraser have always been accessible. Not any inconvenience was experienced in the closing of the typists desk at any time. In addition, the use of the paper holder enables the typist to keep the desk clear, thereby presenting a neat appearance, and adding to the general .efiiciency of the work.

I claim 1. A typewriter accessory comprising an open ended U-shaped sheet paper holder having surface supporting front and rear sides, a detachable bracket, a socket on said paper holder to hold said bracket, said bracket constructed to be detachably held by the frame of a typewriter.

2. A typewriter accessory comprising an open ended U-shaped sheet paper holder having surface supporting front and rear sides, a bracket, a clamp on said bracket, said clamp constructed to engage one of the feet of a typewriter.

3. A typewriter accessory comprising an open ended U-shaped sheet paper holder having surface supporting front and rear sides, a bracket comprising a stamped-out section of the material of said holder, and means on said bracket to hold said paper holder adjacent a typewriter.

4. A typewriter accessory consisting of a storage receptacle for sheet paper, comprising an open ended relatively tall narrow U-shaped sheet paper holder having upright front and rear walls and adapted to support sheets of paper in an upright position between said walls, said walls being at least four times as high as the distance between said walls, abracket engaging and supporting said paper holder in an upright position,

said bracket projecting forward and adapted to detachably engage said holder to the rear portion of the typewriter frame.

JOSEPH W. HARRIS. 

